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People shared their support for the appeal on Auto Shop’s Facebook page.

Amanda Kelly posted: “You really should be proud of yourselves as a community. What you have done for Neil is amazing. May he rest in peace and look over all who helped make this difficult time for his family a little less of a worry.”

Donald Caster said: “Good on you guys. It just shows the racial divide doesn’t need to happen in our community.

“We can stand together to help people of all races and those less fortunate than ourselves.”

The MEN has pledged to support and publicise the Manchester Homelessness Charter at appropriate opportunities. If you are affected by issues surrounding homelessness in any way, or if you want to do something to help, you can go to: streetsupport.net